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Object Number
2004.29.21781
Display Title
Studio staged scene of an Aboriginal man wearing a fur pelt and headdress, standing and holding a stick behind his neck
Descriptions
Transcribed Annotations
Written on board: "Australia, Victoria. / (verso) Place Yarram Yarram River about 2 miles from (Bulu Bulu) Victoria.
J. W. Lindt (1845-1926) photo; Clarence River, N.S.W. album "Australian Aboriginals" c. 1873-4 not Victoria, as per inscription. note: Ken Orchard 12/2/1998"
Department
Photographic
Artist
John William Lindt
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania
/
Australia
/
New South Wales
Materials
Albumen print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions
Overall: 19.2 × 14 cm (7 9/16 × 5 1/2 in.)
Quantity
1
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